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bizarrely

Bizarrely (adv) means In a strange or highly unusual way. Example: “Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night.”

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In a strange or highly unusual way.
"Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night."
"He behaved bizarrely after hearing the news."

How to use bizarrely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to describe something happening in a strange, unexpected way.

Word forms

more bizarrely comparative, most bizarrely superlative

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_____, nobody noticed the door was open all night.

Etymology

Formed from bizarre plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bizarrely” mean?

The word “bizarrely” means in a strange or highly unusual way. In plain terms, used to describe something happening in a strange, unexpected way.

How do you use “bizarrely” in a sentence?

Here is “bizarrely” used in a sentence: “Bizarrely, nobody noticed the door was open all night.”

What part of speech is “bizarrely”?

“Bizarrely” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of bizarrely?

"bizarrely" (adv) means in a strange or highly unusual way.

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